DIY Pussywillow Wreath - Nature Crafts


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How to make a Pussywillow Wreath


pussywillow in bloom


Pussywillow Wreath
by lritchie -2009-

-Link to Pussywillow search at Wiki

      Supplies:
     - pussywillow branches
     - cable ties
     - wire and wire cutters
     - plant clippers

branches from the pussywillow tree


_ These are the branches that I cut for my wreath.


cut pussywillow branches to manageable sizes


_ I recut my branches to a more manageable size.

_ Some of the branches were at least 7 feet

_ and some were 2 feet or less.

brought the pussywillow branches in the house because it was going to rain and then snow


_ I had to bring my branches in the house because it was going to rain and then snow.

_ Since I didn't want my branches to get wet or continue to bloom.... I had to. :)

_ I also covered the whole main floor with pussywillow catkins for two days but my family didn't complain. :)

tie  branches from the pussywillow tree with cable ties


_ I only used 5 branches and they were about 7 feet long.


branches from the pussywillow tree


_ I tied 5 branches together with cable ties to make a little bundle.

_ That was the beginning of my rope for my wreath form.

_ The cable ties can be bought at the $store or a hardware store.

_ Make sure the branches you select are not too thick because you have to bend them into your wreath shape.

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